Boise Cascade Co (FRA:BC0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.91 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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FRA:BC0 Boise Cascade Co FRA:BC0
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What is Boise Cascade Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Boise Cascade Co FRA:BC0 -1.08% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.91 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 3.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:BC0 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €83.73. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Forest Products companies, Boise Cascade Co ranks worse than 81.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Boise Cascade Co's current share price is €64.30. Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €33.70. Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:BC0' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68   Med: 3.39   Max: 5.48
Current: 1.98

During the past years, Boise Cascade Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.48. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 3.39.

FRA:BC0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
81.71% of 246 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.76 vs FRA:BC0: 1.98

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Boise Cascade Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €49.116. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €33.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Boise Cascade Co  (FRA:BC0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Boise Cascade Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Boise Cascade Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Boise Cascade Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Boise Cascade Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Boise Cascade Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.86 2.44 2.10 1.95 1.93

FRA:BC0 vs UFPI, JCTC, SSD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Boise Cascade Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Boise Cascade Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=64.30/33.70
=1.91

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Boise Cascade Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=49.116/330.2130*330.2130
=49.116

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Boise Cascade Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.862 241.018 17.622
201609 13.163 241.428 18.004
201612 14.336 241.432 19.608
201703 14.302 243.801 19.371
201706 14.187 244.955 19.125
201709 14.128 246.819 18.901
201712 14.774 246.524 19.789
201803 14.751 249.554 19.519
201806 16.908 251.989 22.157
201809 16.470 252.439 21.544
201812 15.273 251.233 20.074
201903 15.419 254.202 20.030
201906 16.009 256.143 20.638
201909 17.043 256.759 21.919
201912 16.190 256.974 20.804
202003 16.353 258.115 20.921
202006 16.758 257.797 21.465
202009 16.853 260.280 21.381
202012 17.840 260.474 22.616
202103 21.256 264.877 26.499
202106 25.655 271.696 31.180
202109 28.216 274.310 33.966
202112 30.436 278.802 36.048
202203 37.949 287.504 43.586
202206 42.326 296.311 47.169
202209 50.773 296.808 56.487
202212 49.233 296.797 54.776
202303 50.592 301.836 55.348
202306 50.557 305.109 54.717
202309 54.615 307.789 58.594
202312 50.921 306.746 54.817
202403 52.602 312.332 55.613
202406 54.845 314.175 57.645
202409 49.752 315.301 52.105
202412 53.806 315.605 56.296
202503 52.039 319.799 53.734
202506 49.815 322.561 50.997
202509 49.139 324.800 49.958
202512 48.962 324.054 49.893
202603 49.116 330.213 49.116

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.91 mean?
Boise Cascade Co (FRA:BC0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.91 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 3.39. Over the past decade, Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 5.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #201 out of 246 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Boise Cascade Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.91 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 3.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 5.48. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76. Boise Cascade Co's value of 1.91 is 151.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #201 out of 246 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boise Cascade Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boise Cascade Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UFPI and JCTC?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Boise Cascade Co ranks #201 out of 246 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Boise Cascade Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76. Boise Cascade Co's value of 1.91 is 151.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Boise Cascade Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 5.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.39 vs. the industry median of 0.76, Boise Cascade Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.76, based on 246 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boise Cascade Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.91 is 151.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Boise Cascade Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boise Cascade Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.91, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boise Cascade Co stock overvalued right now?
Boise Cascade Co (FRA:BC0) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.91. The stock's GF Value™ is €83.73, compared to a current price of €64.30 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.91, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 3.39 and 151.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.76. Boise Cascade Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boise Cascade Co (FRA:BC0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.91 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Boise Cascade Co (FRA:BC0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boise Cascade Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €64.30 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €83.73.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BC0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.91 (44% below median its 10-year median of 3.39)
  • GF Value™: €83.73 vs. price of €64.30 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 151.3% above the Forest Products median (#201 of 246)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BC0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Boise Cascade Co Business Description

Other Exchanges BCC:USA
Address 1111 West Jefferson Street, Suite 300, Boise, ID, USA, 83702-5389
Boise Cascade Co is a producer of engineered wood products (EWP) and plywood. The firm operates in two reportable segments, namely Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution. The Wood Products segment manufactures laminated veneer lumber (LVL), I-joists, and laminated beams. In addition, it manufactures structural, appearance, and industrial-grade plywood panels, and ponderosa pine lumber. The Building Materials Distribution segment is engaged in the distribution of various building materials, including oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, and lumber; general line items such as siding, composite decking, doors and millwork, metal products, roofing, and insulation; and EWP, among others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Building Material Distribution segment.
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